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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,044.18, 1,567.01 and 395.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,044.18, 1,567.01 and 395.10 is: 592.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,044.18 : 1,567.01 = 395.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,044.18/1,567.01 = 395.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,044.18x = 1,567.01 × 395.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,044.18x = 619,125.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,125.65/1,044.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 592.93

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